Field Trip Experiences at Waterville Creates 2024–25
Field trip experiences at Waterville Creates are designed to inspire a love of film, theater, and visual art. Each experience aligns with classroom curriculum and Maine State Learning Results.
Below please find the K–12 school field trip schedule starting in October 2024.
Engaging students by teaching and learning through film.
Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30am, October 2024 through May 2025
Maximum capacity 150 (students + adult chaperone; 1 adult per 10 students)
Movies are free and include popcorn and bottled water.
“Our experience was stellar! We were welcomed quickly and brought to our seats. The popcorn and water were such a treat! We loved the movie choice. This is definitely a great experience and we would love to do it again in the future.”
~3rd grade teacher
We work with teachers to show age-appropriate films that meet the curriculum and social/emotional needs of your students. If you have a specific film you’d like to see, please let us know and we’ll do our best to get it. We will also provide suggested films for specific age groups, content area, curriculum goals, etc. We require a minimum of six weeks’ notice to get your first-choice film.
Fostering an appreciation for visual culture and hands-on art making.
Thursdays, 10am–12pm
Field trip includes a gallery tour and a hands-on studio experience.
Tour and art making are free.
Group size limited to 30 people (includes students + adult chaperones; 1 adult per 10 students).
What a wonderful program! Students participated with creativity and joy. The whole program was thoughtfully carried out from pre-trip information to the closing talk. Students loved meeting the artist, creating art through play and designing their own sculpture with a variety of materials acquired by chance. Thanks for sharing Waterville Creates with our students.
~4th grade teacher
2024–25 EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
October 4, 2024–January 27, 2025 Holiday Bazaar
March 3–April 6, 2025 Youth Art Month
April 16–June 16, 2025 Sports Illustrators by the Illustration Institute
Cultivating a love of theatre and live performance.
During the academic year, the Waterville Opera House offers performances designed to meet the curricular, financial, and scheduling needs of area classrooms. Spanning the topics of children’s literature, science, and history through plays and musical performances, these events are many students’ first opportunity to experience live performing arts!
Complete information about WOH School Shows can be found at watervillecreates.org/operahouse/theatre-camps-school-shows.
2024–25 SCHOOL SHOWS
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 9:30am Romeo and Juliet (grades 6-12)
Monday, November 4, 2024 9:30am + 12pm Elephant + Piggies “We are in a Play!”
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 9:30am + 12pm Once Upon a Time: Cinderella + Jack and the Beanstalk
Thursday, April 3, 2025 9:30am + 12pm Red Riding Hood
For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact Lisa Wheeler, Education Manager, at [email protected].